There are 4 ways to get from Thanjavur to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Puducherrybus Thanjavur - Puducherry
4h 5m₹130–1,400Train
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Pondicherrytrain 16862
5h 18m₹190–1,500Drive 168.1 km
- Drive from Thanjavur to Puducherrycar 168.1 km
2h 45m₹1,886–2,725Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thanjavur to Puducherrytaxi 168.1 km
2h 45m₹2,900–3,500
Thanjavur to Puducherry by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thanjavur to Puducherry is to bus which costs ₹130 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Thanjavur to Puducherry is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Puducherry. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Pondicherry. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Thanjavur and Puducherry is 167 km. The road distance is 168.1 km.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹130 - ₹1,400.
The bus from Thanjavur to Puducherry takes 4h 5m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Thanjavur to Puducherry bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Thanjavur station.
Thanjavur to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thanjavur station.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Puducherry is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹130 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Thanjavur, India and Puducherry, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Thanjavur to Puducherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹387–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 5m. SETC also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Thanjavur to Pondicherry once a week. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 5h 18m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thanjavur to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thanjavur to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹387–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Thanjavur to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,500
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Thanjavur to Puducherry bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Thanjavur to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thanjavur to Puducherry is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Thanjavur to Puducherry.
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